Destinations
Mokulele Airlines expands fleet
Hawaii's Mokulele Airlines has purchased two new Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft to keep up with the growing demand for its inter-island flights. "Our passenger loads have doubled in the year and a half since Transpac purchased Mokulele,"said Mokulele Airlines CEO Ron Hansen. "Since passenger demand is so great on all of our flights, we made the decision to purchase two additional Cessna Grand Caravans. We're currently offering about 80 flights per day and the new aircraft will make it possible for us to offer more than 100 flights per day between Oahu, Maui, Lanai, Molokai and the Big...
Sunwing adds Edmonton-Cancun flights
Sunwing has announced the addition of winter flights from Edmonton to Cancun. The new flights depart on Tuesdays, until April 9. Sunwing flights feature a choice of hot meals at lunch and dinner with wine and free in-flight entertainment, including first-run movies. A $40 upgrade includes advance seat selection, advance boarding, 30 kg baggage allowance and extra legroom seats....
Destination partners at Anderson agent events
Specialized product training by Anderson Vacations, drawing on the expertise of destination partners, is on the near-horizon for travel agents across Canada. The series of agent training events kicks off in western Canada, with stops in Winnipeg, March 11 at Four Points by Sheraton; Calgary, March 12 at Buzzards/Bottlescrew Bills; Edmonton, March 13 at the Ramada on Kingsway; and Vancouver, March 14 at the Sandman on Georgia. For these evening events, "partners from the destinations we promote are also joining us to specifically train your agents on their destination,"says Corey Marshall,...
Tobago seminars set for March 19, 20, 21
Tobago Tourism will visit Quebec and Ontario for what it's billing as an evening of fine food, entertainment and destination knowledge. A Montreal event will be held March 19, Ottawa will be visited March 20 and Toronto March 21. All will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Three of the island's top entertainers - jazz singers David and Lornette Reid and pianist Keshion Julien - will help get event attendees in the island mood. "You will learn about the many sides of this unique island paradise, including the wide variety of hotel accommodations, fine dining establishments, eco-tourism, beautiful...
Nordic Fest near Whistler helps welcome spring
As the warmer and sunnier spring weather approaches, ski resorts in BC are preparing for the changes with a carnival spirit. For instance, the two-week Sea to Sky 2013 Nordic Festival will provide excitement by showcasing some of the best athletes in the cross-country, biathlon and ski jumping disciplines. The festival will take place at Whistler Olympic Park, set in the Callaghan Valley south of Whistler itself. Anchored by one of the most classic day lodges in BC, spectators get an ideal combination of viewing areas coupled with a vast network of recreational skiing and snowshoeing trails....
YVR last stop on German tourism cross-Canada tour
Vancouver will be the last stop for the upcoming cross-country roadshow by the German National Tourist Office - the first it has conducted in Canada. The roadshow will take place March 19-21, giving German and Canadian product partners the opportunity to deliver information on trips to Germany. The events take place in Toronto on March 19, Montreal on March 20 and Vancouver on March 21....
Jump Into Ireland’ events heading to Montreal, Ottawa
Tourism Ireland and a selection of seven Irish and two Canadian travel partners will take Canadian travel agents, operators, airlines and media on the adventure of a lifetime at their forthcoming "Jump Into Ireland"road show events taking place in Montreal and Ottawa, just before St. Patrick's Day on March 12 and March 13, respectively. Guests attending the events at Montreal's Loft Hotel Espace Cormier and Ottawa's Museum of Nature will discover that a visit to Ireland is a feet-first "Jump In"experience. Tourism Ireland's tagline "Jump Into Ireland"describes the "joyful immersion that comes...
Myrtle Beach Can-Am Days set to roll
The Myrtle Beach area is set to kick off the 52nd annual edition of its Canadian-American Days by welcoming Canadian and American visitors with a line-up of special events, giveaways, discounts and concerts taking place along the Grand Strand. From March 9-17, Can-Am Days attendees can choose from a variety of largely free events and activities, including band concerts, the festival celebration expo, St. Patrick's Day parade and dance and more. Discounts and special offers are also available for area attractions, restaurants, golf and services....